A: Yes, your ordination with the Universal Life Church Monastery is legal. Once you get ordained, you are a minister for life unless you request otherwise. For help with performing ceremonies, we offer many products to assist you.

A: Please email help@themonastery.org and type the word {address} in the subject line. In the body of your email, please include both your old and new mailing addresses. (Due to volume, responses to email inquiries may take up to 72 hours.)

A: You must be at least 13 years old to become registered with the Universal Life Church Monastery. Please note that if you are less than 18 years old you may not have the authority to conduct a legally binding ceremony in your state.

A: Universal Life Church titles are honorary certificates. If you are unsure as to what legal protections you have using the title, contact your local legal authority or consult a lawyer. Your ordination grants you the rights of a Legal Minister, no more and no less.

A: The problem may be with the specific web browser you are using (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Netscape, etc) and we suggest that you try using a different one and/or making sure you are using the latest version of the browser. The problem may also be with your credit card so please make sure that the billing address you enter matches the address the card is registered to. If you still have trouble contact help@themonastery.org

A: Many email services provide automatic spam filters that at times will misinterpret a legitimate message as junk mail. Please check your spam folder; the ordination confirmation message could be there. It is also possible that you made a typo before submitting your ordination application. Just one incorrect letter would be the difference between receiving either the message or nothing at all. If you feel that your ordination was not received, email: help@themonastery.org.

A: The Universal Life Church Monastery is a religious organization and therefore does not disseminate legal advice. However, we do offer several legal resources and literature to you that may address your specific concerns.

A: Some Provinces say yes and others no. You may order a Letter of Good Standing to present to the proper authority in your Province to determine if they recognize your ULC Ordination. Whether you are allowed to officiate weddings is dependent upon the discretion of the Canadian authority.

A: We provide many resources to help you plan and conduct your ceremony. Please browse the items offered to our community. The Wedding Officiant Package is an excellent package which contains all of the items you need to help perform a ceremony to be remembered.

A: Our ordinations are fully legal in the United States; however each country treats our ordinations differently. For further information, or to find out about the requirements of recognition, contact your local officials.

A: Generally you may preside over ceremonies performed outside of the state you were ordained in. For specific information and requirements, contact the city or county clerk within the locale in which the ceremony will take place.

A: You are still ordained, you may complete the registration process once more which will update your information in our database. You may also order a new Ordination Credential with your original ordination date and new name.